Paraphrasing the Meet the Press interview of Tenet:
At the end of the day, Tim, I did my best even when I could of done better. I am not perfect.
See NY Times' Dowd (May 3) on ole Slam Dunk.
Slam Dunk chose normal and for such many are no longer healthy. To say the least, one surely can find a bit of comfort and reward for aligning with the powers and principalities.